This FOA seeks to support the efforts of a diverse group of hydropower stakeholders to work together to discuss and address issues regarding the modernization of the U.S. hydropower fleet, the sustainability of hydropower systems, and the impact of hydropower facilities on the environment.
Donor Name: Golden Field Office
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/18/2022
Size of the Grant: $4,000,000
Grant Duration: 36 months
Details:
The mission of WPTO is to enable research, development, and testing of new technologies to advance marine energy, and next-generation hydropower and pumped storage systems, for a flexible, reliable grid. WPTO works with national laboratories, industry, universities, and other federal agencies to conduct R&D activities through competitively selected, directly funded, and cost-shared projects. WPTO works to support DOE and EERE objectives of combating the climate crisis, creating millions of high-quality clean energy jobs, and promoting energy and environmental justice. WPTO consists of two R&D programs: the Marine Energy Program and the Hydropower Program.
The selected recipient will actively convene, engage, and facilitate discussions among a diverse group of hydropower stakeholders including but not limited to representatives from Tribal nations, hydropower developers, owners/operators of hydropower facilities, research institutions, hydropower industry representatives, NGOs, non-profit organizations, resource agencies, other interested parties, etc.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $4,000,000
- Award Floor: $3,000,000
- DOE anticipates making 1 award that will run from 24 up to 36 months in length, comprised of one budget period
Eligibility Criteria
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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